Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm: Connections is the sequel to the highly successful Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4. Unlike the previous games in the Naruto Ninja Storm series, Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm: Connections follows Naruto Shippuden's sequel series, Boruto, and the generation that follows Naruto's group. Naruto Shippuden's characters and story, however, remain incredibly popular and a core part of the series, and so also remain in Connections.

Connections is very similar to its Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm predecessors and anyone familiar with the series will have an easy time adjusting to the new game. Newcomers may find it difficult to adapt to the various modes, the massive character roster, and the different abilities available to each character. Veteran players of Connections have come up with the best things to do when playing Connections, and following these guidelines will streamline the learning curve.

Building a Team For Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm: Connections

For success in playing online battles in Naruto Connections, it's important to ensure that a proper team is built. This means that the player must select a main and two supports. Main and supports play different roles in the team, and a character that functions well as a main may not necessarily do well as a support, while a character that fails as a main may flourish as a support.

Some of the top mains for Connections:

  • Baryon Naruto
  • Indra
  • Shadow Kage Sasuke
  • Jigen
  • Obito (Six Paths)
  • Madara (Six Paths)
  • Sarada

Some of the top supports for Connections:

  • Pain
  • Hinata
  • Tail-beast Bomb Naruto
  • Indra
  • Ashura
  • Karma Boruto

The best thing to do is discover which team combinations work for each individual lead, as well as what different combinations unlock Team Ultimate Jutsus. This can be discovered through single-player mode against the system. Try different combinations, then begin carrying that team over to online battles.

Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm: Connections General Tips

Conserve Chakra

Chakra is a valuable resource that's the source of a shinobi's power. Rather than wasting chakra through special moves where the opponent dodges, it's best to conserve chakra for when it's needed for substitutions or to take advantage of moments when the opponent is down. Time attacks carefully, save substitutions, and don't be afraid to use items as they do deal damage and are a renewable resource.

Use Awakenings

Awakening mode can be a gamble because it can also increase the size of the character, making them easier to hit. It can also be seen as bad sportsmanship by some, because of how overpowered some Connections characters' Awakening modes and Ultimate Jutsus can become. However, Awakening mode is there to be used and should be used when it becomes available.

Play Story Mode

Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm: Connections comes with its own side story that's original to the game, as well as a story mode that covers the canon events of the manga. It's well-worth it to play through the story to unlock characters and get a new perspective on the series, especially for players who haven't read the manga or watched the anime. Story mode is also a great way for players to get used to the controls in a pressure-free environment if they want to flourish in online battles, and is one of the best places to start to get acquainted with the characters on the roster.

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Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections
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Top Critic Avg: 68 /100 Critics Rec: 35%
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Released
November 17, 2023
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Mild Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
CyberConnect2
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Franchise
Naruto
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 Legendary ninjas reunite in the next exciting entry of the STORM series! NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS is an action/fighting game with fast-paced ninja battles and two different story modes.

New playable characters join all past characters of the STORM series for the largest roster of ninjas ever!
Select from more than 130 playable characters to fight in powerful ninja battles! In addition to an improved network battle experience, the new Simple mode option allows players to more easily perform various ninjutsu combos. Whether players are beginners or experts, everyone can enjoy heated battles with their favorite ninjas.

For the first time ever, the history of Naruto and Sasuke’s rivalry has been recut and combined into one game!
Combining original scenes from the Naruto anime with the high-quality battle experience expected of the STORM series development team, this game contains highlights from the beginning of Naruto’s story up to the final battle of the series. Relive the paths of two legendary ninjas!

Experience a special next generation story!
Play a new, original story where Boruto Uzumaki, the son of 7th Hokage and ninja of the new era, is drawn into a great battle involving the entire ninja world after meeting a girl in a popular online game.

Genre(s)
Fighting